Grants Strategy Consultant for Federal Programs

Job Family : Management Consulting Travel Required : Up to 25% Clearance Required : None What You Will Do: At Guidehouse, grants management is not a back-office compliance function—it’s where public dollars turn into real outcomes. Our team works at the center of some of the largest, most complex federal and state funding programs in the country, partnering directly with government leaders to design, launch, and sustain programs that matter—from healthcare access and community recovery to energy transition and infrastructure resilience. You’ll join a team that combines deep technical credibility with strategic influence. We don’t just help clients comply with 2 CFR 200—we shape how programs are structured, governed, and delivered so they withstand scrutiny, adapt to shifting federal priorities, and produce measurable impact. Our consultants are trusted advisors, often embedded alongside agency leadership, helping translate policy into executable, audit defensible operations. Guidehouse invests in how grants work tomorrow, not just how they worked yesterday. That includes modernizing grants operations with data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools—while maintaining the rigor, transparency, and human judgment that public funding demands. You’ll have opportunities to innovate responsibly, build new solutions, and influence firmwide approaches to grants modernization. Equally important, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission driven culture. We value clarity, quality, and professionalism—and we support career paths that reward both subject matter depth and leadership. Whether you want to specialize deeply, lead large programs, or grow into broader advisory roles, Guidehouse provides the platform and trust to do meaningful work at scale. If you’re looking for a place where your grants expertise is respected, your ideas shape outcomes, and your work has visible public value, this is that team. As a Grants Management - Senior Consultant, you will support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients. You will support areas such as strategic planning, financial management, monitoring and compliance, and stakeholder engagement to provide full lifecycle grants management support. This role is an exciting opportunity to guide clients through transformative programs and to be a part of an impactful mission. Specific responsibilities will include: Collaborate with state and local government clients to establish or enhance grants management processes and procedures across the entire grants lifecycle Help to identify and proactively address client needs by presenting potential solutions to challenges or issues Participate in client discussions and meetings Effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and leadership Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings Develop high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders Develop and ensure quality deliverables Participate in business development activities General project/task management Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities What You Will Need: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years’ relevant work experience Experience in grants management roles either at a federal agency, state, city or county government, university or consulting firm Thorough understanding of Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200, including Single Audit requirements, and its application to different types of financial assistance Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes to develop and implement process improvements Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents and/or deliverables Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts Ability to identify and address client needs Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Demonstrated critical thinking skills Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with others Ability to organize, perform, and track multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment No sponsorship is available for this position. What Would Be Nice To Have: Prior experience helping to stand up or enhance full cycle grants management processes and procedures Prior experience in areas of risk management, internal controls, financial management, program management in federal, state or local government Prior experience applying AI‑enabled tools and analytics to grants management functions, including opportunity identification, compliance monitoring, risk assessment, document review, or reporting, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness across federal, state or local grant programs Grants Management certification from the National Grants Management Association or Management Concepts or other equivalent organizations Prior experience in supporting/performing grants management-related thought leadership/knowledge management actions – attending/organizing conferences/workshops, writing white papers and journal articles, etc. Prior experience performing business development actions What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse